Harry Morgan Hoe, former Kentucky state representative, dies at age 85

Harry Morgan Hoe, 85, a former state representative, died Monday at his home in Middlesboro.

Mr. Hoe, a Republican, served three terms in the Kentucky House of Representatives, from 1964 to 1969, including service as minority whip and assistant minority floor leader.

He also served on the boards of Kentuckians for Better Transportation, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Associated Industries of Kentucky, and Kentucky Utilities. He was a director of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Board for more than 50 years.

A World War II veteran, Mr. Hoe spent his career in his family's metalworking company, J.R. Hoe and Sons.

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